http://www.schoolofphilosophy.org.au Practical Philosophy courses for all en http://www.schoolofphilosophy.org.au/events/croydon/philosophy_and_happiness_mine_and_other_peoples/ http://www.schoolofphilosophy.org.au/events/croydon/philosophy_and_happiness_mine_and_other_peoples/ Is happiness our natural state?  If it is, and we’re not, what can we do about it?

]]> 2010-02-04T22:59:11+00:00 http://www.schoolofphilosophy.org.au/events/special/in_search_of_eloquence/ http://www.schoolofphilosophy.org.au/events/special/in_search_of_eloquence/ Rhonda and Gordon Walker have been presenting the course In Search of Eloquence since 2002.  They are very pleased to offer the course again in 2010 for people wishing to develop their vocal machinery in order to say what they mean.

]]> 2010-01-29T03:16:51+00:00 http://www.schoolofphilosophy.org.au/courses/times_locations/summer_term_2010/ http://www.schoolofphilosophy.org.au/courses/times_locations/summer_term_2010/ 2010-01-18T23:49:42+00:00 http://www.schoolofphilosophy.org.au/events/lifestyle/platos_five_forms_of_government/ http://www.schoolofphilosophy.org.au/events/lifestyle/platos_five_forms_of_government/ January’s Lifestyle & Culture lecture will focus on the five forms of government, as presented by the Greek philosopher Plato in his seminal work, the Republic, books 8 and 9.

]]> 2010-01-14T04:50:23+00:00 http://www.schoolofphilosophy.org.au/events/cultural/cultural_day_march_2010/ http://www.schoolofphilosophy.org.au/events/cultural/cultural_day_march_2010/ 2010-01-11T02:55:44+00:00 http://www.schoolofphilosophy.org.au/events/croydon/spiritual_goals_oxymoron_or_useful_reality/ http://www.schoolofphilosophy.org.au/events/croydon/spiritual_goals_oxymoron_or_useful_reality/ A challenging talk on a challenging topic. Intrigued? Come along and join the discussion!

]]> 2009-10-20T03:41:37+00:00 http://www.schoolofphilosophy.org.au/events/croydon/a_musical_journey/ http://www.schoolofphilosophy.org.au/events/croydon/a_musical_journey/ Peter Carthew—piano teacher, music therapist and recitalist—shares his passion for music as he leads us through A Musical Journey.

]]> 2009-09-15T11:59:36+00:00 http://www.schoolofphilosophy.org.au/events/special/economics_with_justice/ http://www.schoolofphilosophy.org.au/events/special/economics_with_justice/ Details of the new Economics with Justice course, presenting a practical application of philosophy to the affairs of society and humanity.

]]> 2009-08-06T04:37:56+00:00 http://www.schoolofphilosophy.org.au/events/croydon/meditation_a_journey_home/ http://www.schoolofphilosophy.org.au/events/croydon/meditation_a_journey_home/ What is meditation? Why meditate? What can I gain from meditation? Meditation has been described as the master key to growth and development. It leads to peace and contentment even in the most troubled times. This is an introductory presentation on meditation and is offered to anyone who has an interest in the topic.

]]> 2009-07-28T03:06:41+00:00 http://www.schoolofphilosophy.org.au/events/croydon/living_within_our_means/ http://www.schoolofphilosophy.org.au/events/croydon/living_within_our_means/ While most of Melbourne’s householders struggle with new water saving targets, Broderick Street’s home in Hawthorn is an inspiration on how to save water and energy, using only one third the amount of city water used by the average home, and generating less than 1 tonne of greenhouse gases per year.

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